Preprint study evaluated entire Scottish population and calls into question delaying second Covid vaccine dose up to 12 weeks. After first dose it noted a drop in preventing hospitalization from 84% at 5 weeks to 58% after the 7th. And after 16 weeks?

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 30, 2021

Preprint study evaluated entire Scottish population and calls into question delaying second Covid vaccine dose up to 12 weeks. After first dose it noted a drop in preventing hospitalization from 84% at 5 weeks to 58% after the 7th. And after 16 weeks? Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Source:
Scotland’s vaccine rollout suggests delaying the 2nd COVID-19 shot is a bad idea

Reference:
Effectiveness of first dose of COVID-19 vaccines against hospital admissions in Scotland:
national prospective cohort study of 5.4 million people

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